Gonorrhoea Flashcards
1
Q
Microbiology of gonorrhoea
A
Gram -ve intracellular diplococcus
2
Q
Symptoms in males (2)
A
Discharge, dysuria
3
Q
Symptoms in females (4)
A
50% asymptomatic
Increased/altered discharge, dysuria, dyspareunia
4
Q
Diagnosis of gonorrhoea
A
NAAT on VVS and first void
Also microscopy/culture
5
Q
Treatment (2)
A
Ceftriaxome 500mg IM
Azithromycin 1g oral stat
6
Q
Alternative to ceftriaxome
A
Cefixime oral
7
Q
What should be carried out after treatment, and when?
A
Test of cure- 72 hours (microscopy) or 2 weeks (NAAT)
